HB1855 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
FOIA-JUDICIAL BRANCH
Last Action
2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Executive Committee
Hearings
Executive Committee Hearing Feb 25 2026 10:00AM Capitol Building Room 118 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes the judicial branch and components of the judicial branch of the State. Exempts records that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Excludes denials of requests of records from the judicial branch or components of the judicial branch from the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II |
| 1/29/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 1/29/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Assigned to Executive Committee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Executive Committee |